zen
1 of 1noun/zɛn/
Forms:zens
1
street name for lysergic acid diethylamide
2
a Buddhist doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insight
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3
a school of Mahayana Buddhism, originally formed in Japan, emphasizing the value of meditation and intuition rather than reading religious scripts or ritual worship
- She practices Zen to find inner peace and clarity.
- The monk teaches Zen as a path to enlightenment.
- Many people turn to Zen for its focus on meditation.
- He found Zen meditation helpful for reducing stress.
- She enjoys reading books on Zen and its teachings.
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